2016 Honda Accord · symptom sheet

Brakes grind, pulse or wear early

33owner reports
29,500median miles
$2,600median quote
4involved a crash

Newest report Nov 13, 2025 · checked Sep 9, 2026

33 of the 599 complaints on this car describe brake wear.

Tick what matches of 33 reports

grinding or squealing

pads or rotors replaced early

a brake warning light

the car did not stop in time

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the ABS module (16 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the brakes covers the 2016 model year as of Sep 9, 2026.

NHTSA investigations into the brakes on the Accord

DP10-004opened Nov 18, 2010

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · model years 2005 to 2007

Braking performance. Closed dec 14, 2011.

NHTSA summary

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a defect petition requesting that it open an investigation and recall MY 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid vehicles for a possible safety defect related to braking performance.The petitioner in a defect petition letter and in a complaint filed with ODI under Vehicle Owner Questionnaire (VOQ) 10329383 alleging ineffective braking performance of the Honda Accord Hybrid vehicle while driving over rumble strips along side of the highway and simultaneously attempting to the brake.The petitioner alleges this began a chain of events, where the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably, the passenger attempted to stop the vehicle by pulling the parking brake and eventually the vehicle crossing over into traffic flowing in the opposite direction.The result was a crash fatally injuring the passenger and severely injuring the petitioner and two occupants of another vehicle. During the defect petition review, ODI analyzed complaints involving similarly equipped Honda Accord Hybrid vehicles and first and second generation Honda Civic Hybrid vehicles, reviewed data provided to ODI by Honda in response to an information request letter and performed testing of braking performance of a 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid vehicle at NHTSA's Vehicle Research and Test Center in East Liberty, Ohio.Based on this review, ODI does not believe additional investigation is likely to result in a finding that a defect related to motor vehicle safety exists.Therefore, in view of th

DP01-002opened Mar 1, 2001

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · model years 1995

Abs. Closed aug 6, 2001.

NHTSA summary

None of these investigations covers the 2016 model year.

What owners paid

7 of the 33 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $2,000 to $3,000.

$2,000$2,600$3,000

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When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 13,096 and 105,000 miles, from the 10 reports that gave a mileage.

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What owners wrote

“I recently came up with 121-11 is a VSA/ABS Solenoid issue. This was provided by Honda Technician. Dealer wants me to change the whole module causing a cost over $3,000. Yet, Honda does not offer any repairs of the solenoid. Honda's are particularly prone to this type of fault. While we do our part and maintain the car with great care, it is unacceptable and unsafe that Honda will not be addressing this.”
Filed Jan 24, 2025

“Please note the ABS module is defective and it is a safety risk. The vehicle stability the ABS, VSA, light is on dashboard. The ABS module computer electrical system is the heart of the braking system of the car. There needs to be a recall on this as soon as possible, which which puts everyone at risk”
Filed Jun 8, 2024

“ABS MODULE VSA SOLENOID VALVE MALFUNCTION. The problem has been confirmed by dealership.”
Filed Mar 16, 2024

“ABS module is defective after 7 years, there have been many reports and very expensive to fix, why hasnât Honda made this a recall?”
Filed Oct 28, 2023

Should you keep driving it?

This page can't tell you that. 4 of 33 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.

File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.